Bolingbrook has not done well against Lockport recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Bolingbrook Raiders had just enough and edged the Lockport Porters out 4-3. This was a revenge contest for Bolingbrook, as the team was forced to settle for a 6-5 loss when these two played last Monday.
Josh Lamberson tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits over six innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Thomas Corley, who went 1-for-4 with a home run.
Bolingbrook's win bumped their record up to 7-8. As for Lockport, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-6-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bolingbrook will face off against Sandburg at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Sandburg's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Bolingbrook's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lockport, they will head out on the road to square off against Plainfield East at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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